The Past Becomes A Beacon For The Future Of Golf Operations

Golf has been accused of living too much in the past, but Pinehurst No. 2, a Donald Ross gem from the past, has become a beacon for golf’s future after hosting the recent U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open.

Before those two premier events took place, Brad King of the Pilot in Moore County, N.C., took a look at the factors involved in the decision to launch a restoration by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.

One reason is rooted in the past, that being the character that Ross intended in their estimation.. Another is based on the future, to provide a sustainable model that some predict is what’s to come in the game.

About Ian Hutchinson

'Hutch' is a veteran Canadian golf writer, whose history in the game includes an extensive background with Canadian golf trade publications. Hutch is also a regular contributor to publications and websites in Canada and the United States.

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